From the first blues-drenched guitar riff, Shelly Phelps' debut solo disc "Girl On The Wire", after 2003's dissolution of the Rhythm Junkie's, pogoes from upbeat pop to soulful introspection on cuts like "Providence Moves Too" and the album's title t [+]From the first blues-drenched guitar riff, Shelly Phelps' debut solo disc "Girl On The Wire", after 2003's dissolution of the Rhythm Junkie's, pogoes from upbeat pop to soulful introspection on cuts like "Providence Moves Too" and the album's title track. Working with the rock-solid rhythm section of guitarist, Rob Vollmar, bassistt Warren Roach and drummer Erol Coulter, Phelps' distinctive smoky vocals wrap themselves around these barroom vignettes like so much satin." (Preston Jones - Oklahoma Gazette)
Instrumentation:
Shelly Phelps - Vocals
Rob Vollmar - Guitar
Warren Roach - Bass
Erol Coulter - Drums
Ryan Jones - Keyboard, B-3
Biography:
Hailing from the Oklahoma City area, The Shelly Phelps Band delivers Fiery Soul Rock fused with Rhythm and Blues and groove-oriented confessions. Reviews of their 2004 release, "Girl On The Wire" praised distinctive, smoky vocals, genuine soulfulness, and gutsy bravado alongside a rock-solid rhythm section, scorching jazz chords, and sophisticated blues-drenched guitar riffs.
Currently recording a new CD, guitarist Rob Vollmar envisions a sound that is "dirty, punchy, soulful, and always aimed at getting the listener to move, even if only on the inside." Phelps adds, "Girl On The Wire" was all about exploring our versatile influences, yet the "soul factor" kept surfacing. So we will focus on the raw, gritty, and sometimes haunting, soulful blues rock that is our truest nature."
The new CD is expected to release in September, 2006.
City of Origin: Oklahoma City/Norman, OK
Interesting Facts:
"Girl On The Wire" CD released June, 2004
Original songs are concerned with relationships, authenticity, creative inspiration, personal introspection, and sexuality
Electric or acoustic performances
Shelly fronted "Shelly Phelps and the Rhythm Junkies" for 6 years
Single "One More For The Road" featured on KGOU 105.7 "The Weekend Blues"
Singles "Lonely Ride", "Girl On The Wire", "Smoke and Perfume", and "One More For The Road" featured on iRok Radio, Nette Radio, Enchantress Radio, Songwriters Network, Band Radio, Radio Crystal Blue, Feminine Groove Radio
Guitarist Rob Vollmar is the Eisner-nominated creator of "The Castaways" and "Bluesman" graphic novels
Shelly is founder of the S
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